
Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented and Produced by Samuel Thompson of Acier C... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

On the Dot 004. Previewing Silk Road Mountain Race and Badlands with Nathalie Baillon. Plus Colorado Trail Race, Via Chapter III & more!
On the Dot is Dot Comms’ race-dedicated show where we review the recent action and look ahead at dots to watch i... more
Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.
Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where p... more
On the Dot is Dot Comms’ race-dedicated show where we review the recent action and look ahead at dots to watch in the near future.
For this episode Samuel Thompson is joined by Nicky Shaw and Jana Kesenheimer to provide some expert analysis, hot tak... more
In this special episode, originally featured on the Seek Travel Ride Podcast in August 2025, host of Dot Comms, Samuel Thompson (@touriste.routier), recounts his experience of completing the Tour de France Randonner, as well as his cycling journey to... more
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Great podcast.
I listen to my cycling content on the bike through bone conduction headphones.
This is the only podcast where the overall volume is too low for me to hear as I’m riding.
Can you increase the volume please?
Incredible
Lee and Samuel keep the tone enjoyable and sprinkle humour over an engaging podcast about self-supported ultra-distance racing.
Worth listening to and well produced.
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Dot Comms covers ultra-distance, self-supported cycling with a focus on the latest racing news, roundtable discussions, and community perspectives from prominent figures in the sport. Episodes blend race previews, race recaps, strategy, gear and safety considerations, sponsorship dynamics, and governance debates, often featuring veterans, organizers, and athletes who shoulder diverse viewpoints from around the world. A notable strength is its commitment to candid, opinionated conversations that illuminate how culture, media, and logistics shape ultracycling, making it a valuable listen for athletes chasing high-end endurance goals, sponsors seeking nuanced industry insights, and media professionals covering the space. The format tends to at... more
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Recent guests on Dot Comms include:
1. Esther Lloyd
2. Conor McKenzie
3. Samuel Thompson
4. Paola Berber
5. Susie Douglas
6. Adam Jordan
7. Angus Young
8. Nora Bateman
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